edvb
Junior Member
Posts: 54
|
Post by edvb on Mar 31, 2016 11:05:16 GMT -5
Like you there is a reason for every detail we do on our trikes. Sometimes we might redo a few things to clean it up even further.
Thanks for the compliments. Roger nitpicked mine also so I thought I would take care of every last detail I could think of. He seems to be in the same boat. LOL
|
|
edvb
Junior Member
Posts: 54
|
Post by edvb on Apr 26, 2016 9:40:52 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Liteway on Apr 26, 2016 10:08:51 GMT -5
How does fuel mileage compare with a 400 Burgman?
|
|
|
|
Post by DaveJ98092 on Apr 26, 2016 13:25:22 GMT -5
TT, I will let Edward confirm the MPG but with this trike kit it still gets over 60 MPG. It actuality has less aerodynamic drag than the upright two wheeler Burgman 400.
Edwards trike is FAR from a stock Eco-Exo R, he has truly made it HIS and it is an EXCELLENT build. It would be hard to copy it. I wish I could!!!
Sadly the Eco-Exo kit may not be anymore. The license holder and the license owner have kind of split the sheets. The license owner has offered a USA license and the holder will sell the whole kit setup for about $12,500 plus shipping from the UK. For that $12K you get the GRP moulds, the frame bucks, the web site page and a turn-key basic Eco-Exo. As a start-up, adding a Business license, a shop, welding equipment and tube benders, supplies, figure another $10K or so, about $23K to start making these kits.
That $23K is to make KITS, not turn-key trikes. For turn-key kits you would need to add in inventory of a few used Burgman 400's and maybe a NEW one just for that person that wants a 100% new everything trike. The best thing would be to sell just the kit for $5,500 + shipping and let the buyer source the rest.
|
|
edvb
Junior Member
Posts: 54
|
Post by edvb on Apr 26, 2016 16:28:25 GMT -5
Triplethreat
It gets about 57 MPG. That is my normal running in town and the back roads we have here. While it is more streamlined it weighs more than a stock Burgman 400 so it is a wash.
|
|
edvb
Junior Member
Posts: 54
|
Post by edvb on Apr 26, 2016 16:37:23 GMT -5
Dave
Thank you for the compliments. I think Dave is correct and the kits will be no more. While everyone that has finished the kit seems very pleased with their trikes it just was not a bolt together kit.
There will be new reverse trikes made every year and maybe someone will come up with a low cost kit but I am not holding my breath.
I am happy I was at the right time and place to pick up mine at a great price! Of course it cost twice as much to finish it to the detail I have in mine now. I am really happy with the outcome and how it drives.
|
|
|
|
Post by acerguy on Jul 27, 2017 15:47:12 GMT -5
Thanks guys I am in Oshkosh. I used to live in Janesville about 25 years ago. I had a great time there. I will definitely get down there this year. I am still waiting for my custom front shocks but sending the paperwork for the VIN number tomorrow. I also just got the Dynojet Power commander working on my 2005 Burgman engine. The harness was wrong and the wiring was also wrong but I got that all straightened out and everything is running smooth. It is 99% done now so after the oil change and rear end gear oil change I should be ready to go. Edward Which form did you use to apply for the VIN? I see it has a normal MC license and not a "Hobbyist" plate. Any tips on how to register a homebuilt? Thanks! |
|
|
|
Post by DaveJ98092 on Jul 27, 2017 17:56:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys I am in Oshkosh. I used to live in Janesville about 25 years ago. I had a great time there. I will definitely get down there this year. I am still waiting for my custom front shocks but sending the paperwork for the VIN number tomorrow. I also just got the Dynojet Power commander working on my 2005 Burgman engine. The harness was wrong and the wiring was also wrong but I got that all straightened out and everything is running smooth. It is 99% done now so after the oil change and rear end gear oil change I should be ready to go. Edward Which form did you use to apply for the VIN? I see it has a normal MC license and not a "Hobbyist" plate. Any tips on how to register a homebuilt? Thanks! Edward does not come on here much. But if you were to go over to the ECO-EXO forum he may answer. There are about 3 known builders in the USA with ECO-EXO's. Do you have a kit? The KIT is discontinued and no more will be made. I am working a deal to start producing that kit in America but not moving fast. mevowners.proboards.com/board/16/eco-exo |
|
|
|
Post by acerguy on Jul 28, 2017 7:31:34 GMT -5
Which form did you use to apply for the VIN? I see it has a normal MC license and not a "Hobbyist" plate. Any tips on how to register a homebuilt? Thanks! Edward does not come on here much. But if you were to go over to the ECO-EXO forum he may answer. There are about 3 known builders in the USA with ECO-EXO's. Do you have a kit? The KIT is discontinued and no more will be made. I am working a deal to start producing that kit in America but not moving fast. mevowners.proboards.com/board/16/eco-exo Thanks for the reply. No, I'm doing a scratch built and I've run into some things in titling a homebuilt vehicle in Wisconsin that I have some questions about. |
|
|
|
Post by DaveJ98092 on Jul 28, 2017 11:23:44 GMT -5
I PM'd Edward over on the Eco-Exo site to see if he could come over and answer your questions. Edward is a nice guy but keeps himself busy.
|
|
|
|
Post by acerguy on Jul 28, 2017 14:53:54 GMT -5
Thanks!
|
|
edvb
Junior Member
Posts: 54
|
Post by edvb on Jul 30, 2017 17:32:20 GMT -5
acerguy
Hi I got your post from Dave.
It is titled as a Type 1 motorcycle as it has no fixed or convertible top. I just used the regular registration form and had all my receipts, and title from the other vehicle. I had receipts for every part I installed so it was an easy process.
I did my research ahead of time so my trike passed without a single problem. You want to stay on the good side of the inspector and make sure you have everything according to the books before inspection. Hope this helps.
|
|
|
|
Post by DaveJ98092 on Jul 31, 2017 1:16:50 GMT -5
Thanks Edward. Wish I could get some of the trike builders over on MEV to post some of their builds here.  |
|
|
|
Post by acerguy on Jul 31, 2017 16:26:23 GMT -5
acerguy Hi I got your post from Dave. It is titled as a Type 1 motorcycle as it has no fixed or convertible top. I just used the regular registration form and had all my receipts, and title from the other vehicle. I had receipts for every part I installed so it was an easy process. I did my research ahead of time so my trike passed without a single problem. You want to stay on the good side of the inspector and make sure you have everything according to the books before inspection. Hope this helps. Thanks for the reply! I'll have to look into who my inspector would be as I'm in the Dodge/Jefferson/Dane county area. |
|
|
|
Eco Exo R
Jun 13, 2018 16:43:16 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by muddnsnow on Jun 13, 2018 16:43:16 GMT -5
Which form did you use to apply for the VIN? I see it has a normal MC license and not a "Hobbyist" plate. Any tips on how to register a homebuilt? Thanks! Edward does not come on here much. But if you were to go over to the ECO-EXO forum he may answer. There are about 3 known builders in the USA with ECO-EXO's. Do you have a kit? The KIT is discontinued and no more will be made. I am working a deal to start producing that kit in America but not moving fast. mevowners.proboards.com/board/16/eco-exo So have you moved forward on this?  |
|
|
|
Post by DaveJ98092 on Jun 13, 2018 17:33:03 GMT -5
Joe, the rights to build these kits is still open. The fee is not much but you will not have any reference material to build from. Best overall to just start from scratch. The design is still owned by MEV Stuart Mills of Mills Extreme Vehicles in England. The last licensed builder was Qdos and he seems to have abandoned the kit. Qdos wanted $9500 USD for the whole rights but did not have a frame to copy from. Stuart Mills has basic paper drawings that would come with a license to build 5-15 of these kits. But I will say this up front, the ECO-EXO is too small for a Burgman 650. It was designed for a Burgman 250 (Not a USA model) and was slightly updated for the 400cc Burgman. Putting a Burgman 650 in the back would make it real long and the Ackerman angles would be all wrong. The AN650 is a very long unit EVEN when you strip all the tupperware and frame off. I know Burgman 650's. I am Dave_J over on BurgmanUSA.com I have two stripped nakid Burgman 650's in my garage  The Tri-Magnumn may be a good fit for the longer AN650 engine module. Would just need to bring the looks out of the 1980's is all. There are mod's that allow the top tube of the VW front beam to be cut out, lowering the Tri-Magnum floor some in the knee areas. A good frame plan set may be the IndyCycle. www.indycycle.net/plans.html You can order a t R1ke frame from Dove Racing in Texas that is also a MEV design for around $7200. Then cut the Yamaha R1 mounts off and weld in the subframe of a AN650 |
|
